Blackwatch on a budget

[Sigtweed Corduroy]

Hey guys,


I have been recently over taken by an intense desire for some blackwatch plaid in my life. Perhaps all this menswear tumbl-ing has affected my sensibilities. In any case, specifically, a blackwatch plaid shirt at reasonable cost.


Any recommendations?


Thanks!

[LosRockets]

Something like this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pendleton-mens-long-sleeve-shirt-100-wool-Size-M-Authentic-black-watch-tartan-/290803133177?pt=US_CSA_MC_Shirts&hash=item43b537aa f9


Last winter a lot of people on the threads bought this from LEC: http://bowtiesandboatshoes.com/?p=3509. A good number, myself included, returned it because the collars were floppy (not button-down) and it fit a bit too loosely. Maybe they'll run something in a blackwatch pattern again soon.

[alan]

If this is the sportcoat I saw in the store, it isn't as dark as pictured:


http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/men/brands/izod/izod-slim-fit-plaid-sportcoat/prod.jump?ppId=pp5002110394


It's got personality, for sure.

[pitseleh]

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/tommy-hilfiger-shirt-blackwatch-long-sleeve-slim-fit-shirt?ID=747820&cm_mmc=Google_Feed_pla_pe-_-adtype-pla-_-target-19586772875-_-kw-&gclid=CJTR5qyDvLMCFahQOgodyxkAWg


Kind of expensive, but imo it's a versatile shirt with a lot of possible applications. Plus, the fact that it's at Macy's should mean you can eventually get it for ~$50, though I don't know your budget.


I'd also check out Uniqlo. I have a green and white tartan shirt from them that I like, and that plus the 150 flannels they have makes me think at least one's gotta be blackwatch!

[jonATL]

I feel your pain. I NEED a blackwatch plaid blazer. Something like this, but in a 38-39 S:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NWT-Polo...item484b1e2001

[pitseleh]

Yeah, I've been wanting one ever since I saw one on a character in Bored To Death (RIP) a couple years ago, but after seeing how uncommon and expensive they tended to be, gave up for the time being. I do have a more-or-less blackwatch tartan shirt from LEC that I got for like $14 last year, so there is that! I haven't worn it as much as I'd like to, but that's only because it's more of a wintery sort of shirt.

[VespaMatt]

The Izod Blackwatch that Alan posted is pretty sweet. I would have bought it if it came in a size 36. Unfortunately the sales lady cornered me while looking at it, and convinced me to prove to her that a 38 wouldn't fit right. 'Well, it looks fine on you if you just keep your arms straight down to your side and don't move."


Also, Target has a selection of inexpensive blackwatch accessories. My local target had a little section on a table set up that had a Totes telescoping umbrella, a messenger bag, and ties:


http://www.target.com/c/men/-/N-5xu2...av_t_spc_1_1_0

[Big_Scooter]

Blackwatch on a budget = thrifted blackwatch wool scarves. I've bought a few myself.

[alan]

I didn't see the Izod jacket in the store anymore when I was there on my lunch break yesterday. It looks like its cheaper online now, anyway. Again, its not NEARLY as dark as the online pics would suggest. And its 100% wool, IIRC.

[todd]

I bought this belt last spring: http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-wool...ml?sku_0=::JHH

[jonATL]

Will this do the trick? 38 R.


http://www.etsy.com/listing/110607848/unstructured-sport-coat-by-austin-reed?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=green+plaid& ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type= vintage


With ebay and etsy searches, look for tartan or green plaid.


40 R: http://www.etsy.com/listing/11236090...h_type=vintage

[Sigtweed Corduroy]

Good recs, thanks guys!

[jonATL]

I just picked this up off etsy. Talked her down to $40, which is still a bit much, but I've been looking for one for a while.





If it's too long, one of you may be in luck.

[Sigtweed Corduroy]

That is a handsome find jon, where on etsy?

[jonATL]

I think it was the only one she had. Persistence pays off. Just keep searching, and you'll find something.